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BT12 VXU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,463 mi
Last recorded65,463 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 65,463 miles

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2025 61,661 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSF and OSF cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2024 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 57,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,983 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,845 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 24,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,612 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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BT12 VXU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT12 VXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT12 VXU registered?

BT12 VXU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 VXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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